SHS at 12, Called to the Bar at 21: Danquah Domson Recounts Academic Journey With Success Story

SHS at 12, Called to the Bar at 21: Danquah Domson Recounts Academic Journey With Success Story

  • Danquah Adjei Domson, at 21, shared his inspiring journey from primary school to becoming one of Ghana’s youngest lawyers
  • He passed the WASSCE at 15, completed his law degree with First Class Honours, and was called to the Bar
  • Danquah’s passion for law developed through his interest in social studies and history during his school years

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Danquah Adjei Domson, one of the youngest lawyers to be recently called to the Bar, has shared details about his remarkable journey.

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One of Ghana's youngest lawyers, Danquah Adjei Domson, shares details about his journey. Photo credit: Graphiconnline. Image source: X
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From his love for simple subjects in primary school to attaining credentials in one of the most prestigious professions in the nation, the 21-year-old Danquah shared some surprises he experienced at the tender age of 12.

Youngest Ghanaian lawyer shares his journey

He explained that he had written the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and entered SHS at the age of 12.

Born on April 12, 2004, Domson’s academic path was a dream many Ghanaian students wished upon themselves.

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During an interview, the young lawyer shared how his academic success was evident at Colonel Baidoo Basic School, where he also sat for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at just 15 and passed in flying colours.

He said:

“I really loved the place. I enjoyed the moment over there. That’s where I realised I was ready for the next level. I built my faith in God, and from there I passed. I wrote the WASSCE at 15."

According to Danquah, his love for law was sparked early during his primary school days through his interest in social studies and government.

“In JHS, I just knew I loved social studies and history. When I got to Life International College, my teachers made it even more exciting. I knew law was my path,” he explained.

Emphasising his love for the profession, he disclosed that he believes law is embedded in all aspects of life, from media and communication to commercial and contract matters. This realisation, he said, pushed him further.

He stated that he pursued a Bachelor of Laws degree between 2019 and 2023 at the University of Cape Coast, where he graduated with First Class Honours.

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He disclosed that he then undertook two years of professional training at the Ghana School of Law in Mokola and was called to the Bar.

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Gifted Ghanaian boy displays superior intelligence

In a similar story, a young Ghanaian prodigy known as the Human Calculator wowed social media users after demonstrating an extraordinary knowledge of animal science.

In a trending video, the boy, Joseph Owura, confidently named the scientific names of various animals during an interview with a local media outlet.

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A highly intelligent Ghanaian boy, Joseph Owura, seamlessly mentions the scientific names of animals offhand. Photo credit: Joseph Owura. Image source: TikTok
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Joseph effortlessly rattled off the binomial nomenclature of animals ranging from wild cats like lions and leopards to domestic animals like pigs, as well as insects such as cockroaches.

Watch the lovely moment below:

Chinese man celebrates call to the Bar

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that Paul Chen, a Chinese man based in Ghana, shared his joy among many Ghanaians after joining the cohort of 824 lawyers called to the Ghana Bar on October 10.

A video shared on social media showed the adorable moment the middle-aged Chinese man was called to receive his certificate at the event.

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Netizens who reacted to the video celebrated Paul Chen for his remarkable achievement during his time in Ghana.

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Oluwadara Adebisi (Human Interest Editor) Adebisi Oluwadara is a Human Interest Editor who joined YEN.com.gh in May 2025. He has over six years of experience in press release writing and journalism. He graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology. However, he was mentored in journalism and became a certified journalist after completing the Google News Initiative courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. He can be reached at oluwadara.adebisi@yen.com.gh